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Saudi Arabia

  •  January 22, 2025

Elsewedy Electric KSA – High Voltage Projects has secured a contract to extend 110 kV underground cables in ..Read More

Elsewedy Electric KSA – High Voltage Projects has secured a contract to extend 110 kV underground cables in Saudi Arabia. The project will improve electricity transmission by connecting the new Riyadh 110/13.8 kV substation and reinforcing backup power for HP2 and KZM BSPs in Jeddah. This contract reflects the Saudi Electricity Company’s continued trust in EEKSA’s quality standards and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.
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UAE

  •  January 20, 2025

Masdar has entered the Philippines market by signing agreements to develop up to 1GW of clean energy projects, ..Read More

Masdar has entered the Philippines market by signing agreements to develop up to 1GW of clean energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems, with the Department of Energy and the Board of Investments. This move supports the Philippines' energy transition goals of 35% renewable energy by 2030 and 50% by 2040. Masdar’s entry builds on its regional investments, including Southeast Asia's largest floating solar facility in Indonesia and geothermal energy ventures in Malaysia and Indonesia.
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Oman

  •  January 20, 2025

HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said inaugurated the Manah 1 and Manah 2 solar power plants in Oman, which ha ..Read More

HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said inaugurated the Manah 1 and Manah 2 solar power plants in Oman, which have a combined capacity of 1,000 MW. Located on 14.5 million square meters, the plants feature bifacial solar panels and automated cleaning robots, increasing efficiency and sustainability. The plants will reduce carbon emissions by 1.4 million tons annually and contribute to Oman's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. These projects boost the country's renewable energy share from 6.6% to 11%, powering about 120,000 homes.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  January 20, 2025

PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Co., Ltd. has signed EPC contracts for two photovoltaic projects, Al Masa’a ( ..Read More

PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Co., Ltd. has signed EPC contracts for two photovoltaic projects, Al Masa’a (1,250 MW) and Al Henakiyah 2 (500 MW), in Saudi Arabia under the National Renewable Energy Program. The projects will generate 4.4 billion kWh of clean energy annually, supplying 550,000 homes and reducing carbon emissions by 2.88 million tons. This marks Guizhou Engineering's first collaboration with SPIC Huanghe Hydropower and EDF Renewables in the Middle East, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 clean energy goals.
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UAE

  •  January 17, 2025

Masdar has announced the selection of preferred suppliers and contractors for the world’s first large-scale, ..Read More

Masdar has announced the selection of preferred suppliers and contractors for the world’s first large-scale, round-the-clock solar and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi. Larsen & Toubro and POWERCHINA will serve as the EPC contractors. The project, featuring a 5.2GW solar PV plant and a 19GWh battery storage system, aims to deliver 1GW of baseload power 24/7. JA Solar, Jinko Solar, and CATL are the preferred suppliers for PV modules and battery storage. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050 and supports its global sustainability goals.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  January 15, 2025

Nesma Infrastructure and Technology has signed a SAR 915 million contract with the Saudi Electricity Company t ..Read More

Nesma Infrastructure and Technology has signed a SAR 915 million contract with the Saudi Electricity Company to construct a 380kV substation in Riyadh. The project includes the development of the 380kV Rumah BSP-9077 A & B and the installation of line reactors at Airport North BSP-9089 and PS3 BSP. The contract is expected to take approximately 21 months for completion.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  January 14, 2025

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has issued tenders for two major High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Overhead T ..Read More

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has issued tenders for two major High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) projects to connect the Eastern and Central Operating Areas (EOA and COA) of Saudi Arabia. The first project links Nariyah IPP to Zulff BSP 9064 over 508 km, while the second connects Qurayyah-4 BSP/Hajer-2 IPP to Khari Industrial City BSP 9067 over 466 km. Both projects will operate at +500kV with a 3000MW capacity. SEC has also recently awarded HVDC interconnection projects between the Southern and Central Operating Areas.
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UAE

  •  January 14, 2025

HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, unveiled the world’s first renewab ..Read More

HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, unveiled the world’s first renewable and battery storage facility in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in clean energy innovation. Located in Al Azeezah, the project will feature a 5.2GW solar photovoltaic plant and a 19 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), providing uninterrupted, round-the-clock renewable power. Developed by Masdar in partnership with EWEC, this facility will transform renewable energy into baseload energy for the first time.
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